Full Coverage: NZ Announces 2020 Emissions Target

Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 10:56 am
Article: Scoop Full Coverage

Climate Change: Here Come The Scientists

PM's Science Advisory Committee: The risk is that the consequences of a changing global climate will become another tragedy of the commons – if collective action is not taken then everyone will suffer. The conundrum for the politician is real – how to achieve collective action. That is not easy, because it means spending resources now to protect the world for future generations and it is inevitable that every player is looking to protect their own short-term position. More >>

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International Trade: Australia Senate Knocks Back Carbon Reduction Plan

The Australian parliament today rejected plans to implement a carbon trading scheme aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The Rudd Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) was defeated by 42 votes to 30. It can be re-introduced after a three month period. More >>

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Scoop Satire: Things The Emissions Target Is Like

The New Zealand Government has announced it's plan for 2020 carbon emissions. Ministers will have trouble explaining why it isn't either inconsistent, selfish or openly hypocritical. To help them out, here is a list of handy analogies to help the public understand New Zealand's target... More >>

Symbolism: Synchronised Action For Strong Emissions Target

Wellington, 12 August: At 1pm today hundreds of New Zealanders took synchronised action to send a strong message to the Government: they have their eyes firmly fixed on the huge benefits of strong action on climate change. More >>

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The H Word: NZ Demands 30-40% Worldwide Carbon Cuts

Overnight, New Zealand told delegates from 190 countries in Bonn that the Government’s emissions reduction target of 10-20% below 1990 levels is dependent on developed countries as a whole cutting their emissions to 30-40% below 1990 levels. More >>

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• Greens - NZ to spend on emissions target when it could save
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Fossil Of The Day: NZ's Target Gains International Recognition

First Place: New Zealand, for announcing the adoption of a completely inadequate and highly conditional 2020 target range of 10% to 20% below 1990 levels at the Plenary session of the Kyoto Protocol negotiations today. More >>

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• Scoop Audio - Gov Announces 10-20% Emissions Target

Carbon Targets: 10-20% Pure NZ

Audio and Images: Climate Change Ministers Nick Smith and Tim Groser announced an emissions reduction “target range” of between 10 and 20 percent below 1990 levels.

Smith said this was based on a “realistic assessment of the economic costs”. The government projects a reduction of 15 percent will cost each New Zealander $30 a week by 2020. More >>

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• NZ Govt - 2020 target balances economy & environment
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• Labour - Labour disappointed by timid pollution target
• Wellington Chamber of Commerce - Govt Congratulated for a Bold Emissions Target
• NZBCSD - Business leaders: emissions target will have to rise later
• Federated Farmers - Studious obedient and naïve on emission reductions
• Greenhouse Policy Coalition - 2020 Emission Reduction Target Challenging
• Business NZ - Balanced approach appropriate
• Greenpeace NZ - Emissions Target Will Not Go Down Well
• 350 Aotearoa - 350 Aotearoa challenges Govt to meet the science
• Environment and Conservation Organisations of NZ - The Real Cost Of Greenhouse Target
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